Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a short story about Pokemon.

Materials and Prep

• Pokemon book or story (can be printed or accessed online)

Activities

1. Introduce the Pokemon book or story to the student.

Show the student the cover of the book or the story title on the screen. Ask them if they have ever heard of Pokemon before and what they know about it.

2. Preview the story by looking at the pictures.

Flip through the pages of the book or scroll through the story online. Ask the student to describe what they see in the pictures and make predictions about what they think the story will be about.

3. Read the story together.

Take turns reading the story aloud with the student. Encourage them to follow along with their finger as you read, pointing to each word.

4. Discuss the story.

After reading, ask the student questions about the story to check their comprehension. Ask them to retell the main events or their favorite part of the story.

5. Extend the learning.

Encourage the student to draw a picture or write a sentence about their favorite Pokemon or a character from the story. Assist them as needed.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Pokemon is a popular game and TV show that many kids enjoy."
• "Today, we are going to read a story about Pokemon."
• "Before we start reading, let's take a look at the pictures in the book or on the screen."
• "While we read, I want you to follow along with your finger, pointing to each word."
• "After we finish reading, we will talk about the story and what happened."
• "Now, let's have some fun and draw a picture or write a sentence about your favorite Pokemon or a character from the story!"